Chapter 3: Harmony: Musical Space

Question 1

Harmony

Answer 1

The simultaneous combination of notes and the ensuing relationships of intervals and chords. (page 13)

Question 2

Chord

Answer 2

Simultaneous combination of three or more pitches that constitute a single block of harmony. (page 13)

Question 3

Scale

Answer 3

Series of pitches in ascending or descending order, comprising the notes of a key. (page 13)

Question 4

Octave

Answer 4

Interval between two notes eight diatonic pitches apart; the lower note vibrates half as fast as the upper and sounds an octave lower. (page 13)

Question 5

Triad

Answer 5

Common chord type, consisting of three pitches built on alternate notes of the scale (e.g., steps 1-3-5, or do-mi-sol). (page 13)

Question 6

Tonic

Answer 6

The first note of the scale, or key; do. (page 14)

Question 7

Tonality

Answer 7

Principle of organization around a tonic, or home, pitch, based on a major or minor scale. (page 15)

Question 8

Dissonance

Answer 8

Combination of tones that sounds discordant and unstable, in need of resolution. (page 15)

Question 9

Consonance

Answer 9

Concordant or harmonious combination of pitches that provides a sense of relaxation and stability in music. (page 15)

Question 10

Drone

Answer 10

Sustained sounding of one or several pitches for harmonic support, a common feature of some folk musics. (page 15)